BMC Brings Endoscopy Services Under One Roof
The new center, in the former radiation oncology space, held an open house on Thursday evening.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Medical Center recently opened a new Endoscopy Center on its main campus, bringing both in-patient and ambulatory care under one roof.
The $5 million investment in what was 0 Comments

Mount Greylock Committee Opts to Keep Negotiating on Tuition
The Mount Greylock's three principals, Joelle Brookner, Mary MacDonald and Martin McEvoy address the Transition Committee.
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Mount Greylock Transition Committee on Thursday voted unanimously to continue negotiations with the town of New Ashford about the tuition rate at Lanesborough Elementary 0 Comments

Williams Softball Opens with Pair of Wins
CLERMONT, Fla. -- The No. 4 ranked Williams College softball team opened its season Sunday at the National Training Center, opening with an 8-1 victory over Manchester University and following up with a 2-0 shutout over SUNY-Fredonia.
The Ephs continue their spring training trip Monday with a 9 a.m. game versus Hendrix College 0 Comments

Hillcrest Commons Promotes Concurrent Therapy To Neal
Congressman Neal is on the Ways and Means Committee, which oversees Medicaid and Medicare. A bill in Congress now could expand concurrent treatment.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Hillcrest Commons would like to expand its group and concurrent therapy programs, but a 7-year-old Medicaid and Medicare law prevent it from doing 1 Comment

DeMarsico's Wine Cellar Opens Tasting Room in the Norad Mill
The DeMarsicos' wine list continues to grow. The winery operates on an agricultural license.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — DeMarsico's Wine Cellar has been elevated.
The "cellar" is now situated on the second floor of the Norad Mill, giving the winery plenty of space for production, retail 4 Comments

Berkshire County Arc Names New Director of Staff Development and Training
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County Arc has promoted Shaun Hall to the position of director of Staff Development and Training.
Hall has been a valued employee for BCArc for 18 years, most recently being honored with the 2017 BCArc Employee of the Year award. Previously he was a BCArc employment manager for 10 years, working to find 0 Comments

New Member Joins MCLA Board of Trustees
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Brenda Burdick, senior manager of marketing and public relations at General Dynamics Mission Systems in Pittsfield, as been named the newest member of the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Board of Trustees.
MCLA President James F. Birge said he is pleased to welcome Burdick to the board.
"Brenda 0 Comments

Williams College Admits 1,163 Students to Class of 2022
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Williams College has extended offers of admission to 1,163 applicants for the Class of 2022. They were selected from a total applicant pool of 9,559.
"The incredible strength of the pool made selection especially competitive, but we are thrilled with the results," Richard Nesbitt, director of 0 Comments

Youth Hockey Tournament Continues All Weekend in North Adams
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- The Northern Berkshire Youth Hockey’s Spring Fling tournament continues at the Peter W. Foote Vietnam Veterans Memorial Rink with games Friday through Sunday.
The NBYHL will welcome teams from Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York and Vermont to North Adams for two great weekends of youth hockey 0 Comments

Williamstown Cal Ripken Plans Skills Assessments
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- The Williamstown Cal Ripken program will hold skills assessments and welcome sessions next week at Williams College’s Town Field House.
Players who are new to the program or who are seeking to move up a division (Grant League to Rookie, Rookie to Minor, Minor to Major) need to attend a skills 0 Comments